Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
- Citrus zest (optional)
- Steamed asparagus (for serving)
- Garlic roasted potatoes (for serving)
- Quinoa or brown rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the honey mustard mixture over the salmon, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and golden.
- Serve with steamed asparagus, garlic roasted potatoes, and quinoa or brown rice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or citrus zest if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon; it should flake easily with a fork. You can prepare the honey mustard glaze in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg